Customs Strengthens Export Checks With Tanjung Priok’s 10th Container Scanner

Indonesia’s Tanjung Priok Customs has completed the planned series of container scanners at the port with the inauguration of its 10th export scanner.

The equipment began operating on Aug. 27 at temporary storage facilities operated by PT IPC Terminal Peti Kemas and PT Mustika Alam Lestari. Customs said the additional facility would strengthen cargo oversight through technology while supporting the flow of logistics at Tanjung Priok.

Adhang Noegroho Adhi, head of Tanjung Priok Customs, said scan results would give officers supporting data for risk analysis and decisions on follow-up inspections. The goal is to make those checks more effective without examining every container in the same way.

The scanners use X-ray technology to produce images of a container’s contents without requiring officers to open it. They also include a Radiation Portal Monitor, which can detect potential radioactive exposure or contamination.

Customs presented the new scanner as the final installation in the port’s container-scanning program. The equipment adds a technology-based layer to customs supervision while allowing officers to assess shipments through imaging before deciding whether further inspection is needed.

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With the 10th scanner now operating, we are further strengthening technological support for supervision. The use of scan results is supporting data for officers in conducting risk analysis and determining follow-up inspections more effectively.